Saturday, August 26, 2017

The Eclipse and Josh's Bucket-List

Our week began with the eclipse. During the event, with a camera filter, I took a few pictures of it.

In our corner of Virginia, we had a 79% occlusion. I thought that it would have been a little darker, but it wasn't.

Below is a picture I took of it.

I also snapped a few of Todd, who was the only dog that wanted to be out with me.

Broadcasts before the eclipse reminded all of us to not be so consumed with taking pictures, but to enjoy the experience, and notice your surroundings. So, I did that. I noticed that at the height of the eclipse, there was a call from one of our resident Barred Owls, how unusually quiet it was, and that the temperature fell about about 5 degrees.

It's hard to top an eclipse at the start of the week, but we're going to give it a try. The month of August marks a milestone as we celebrate 15 years with our boy Josh. There are no words to say how humbled and grateful I feel at being given this gift of time with him. And, for the last few months, I've been thinking about celebrating that time by doing a "bucket list" for Josh - It has been spurred on by a blog that another blogger shared on her Facebook page this week. The blog, Mr. Molson's Adventureswas created when Molson, also a Golden Retriever, was diagnosed with cancer. Inspired by the memories the family made, with Josh's good health, I decided to wait no longer. Our list isn't as adventurous as Molson's, but it is custom for Josh. Yesterday we began with a little makeover to ready him for checking off that bucket-list!

a wonderful post. full of love and light (or not light for a little bit!) and all the love that josh can hold.and I think that's a LOT! I love the idea of josh's bucket list! it should make us think of our own! xo♥

Has Josh been sort of in the background? I know him, but don't think I have read that much about him over the years. So, with that in mind, I am looking forward to see what he will be up to working through his bucket list. He is such a sweet dog.

I remember when I first started reading your blog and Josh always stood out, because he didn't have a sugar face. I don't remember Josh's story. Would love a synopsis of how he came to be yours. He deserves a bucket list!! 15 years is something to celebrate!Love Todd's shades!

A Little About Me...

In 2007 my dream of living in the country and sharing it with senior Golden Retrievers came true when we moved to a small town in Northern Virginia into a home that would become 'Golden Pines.' Our lives are now filled with more rescued Goldens and Labs than I'll admit to, a Wheaten Terrier, a lively little Scottie named Todd, and one very tolerant cat and one that's not tolerant at all. This blog chronicles snippets of a life that has truly 'gone to the dogs!'